Channel Surfer: Tonight's TV

ABC will broadcast "A Charlie Brown Christmas" (7 p.m., cable channel 8) in its full, uncut version. Now, these days, the words "full, uncut version" make me think of Blu-rays that promise the uncut director's version, but in this case, no one left any dirty jokes or cartoon nudity on the cutting room floor.

No, this is simply the full special as it first aired in 1965 (and as you can see on your VHS, DVD or Blu-ray copy, because, c'mon, who doesn't own this one?). It's been digitally remastered, but it's still the same, charming special when that old blockhead rediscovers his love of Christmas thanks to a scraggly tree and the unyielding faith of his friend, Linus.

It's followed by the cute 2010 short "Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa," featuring the voice of Betty White as Mrs. Claus.